About our llamas
Llamas are part of the Camelid family and are cousins to camels and alpacas. They grow to about 6 feet tall and weigh about 300-450 pounds. Llamas make excellent guards for herds of small animals and will chase off dogs and coyotes.
Interestingly, llamas' only way to communicate with one another is by humming! True to their reputation, when annoyed or threatened, they will stick their tongue out or spit.
Learn about llamas
Camelid family
Llamas are part of the Camelid family and are cousins to camels and alpacas. This family connection explains their similar characteristics and behaviors.
Size and weight
They grow to about 6 feet tall and weigh about 300-450 pounds, making them impressive yet manageable animals on the farm.
Excellent guards
Llamas make excellent guards for herds of small animals and will chase off dogs and coyotes, protecting other farm animals from predators.
Luxurious wool
Their wool is used to make luxurious fiber. Our llamas are shorn once a year in the Spring and look really bushy just before their haircut!
Humming communication
Interestingly, llamas' only way to communicate with one another is by humming! This unique form of communication makes them quite distinctive among farm animals.
Defense behaviors
True to their reputation, when annoyed or threatened, they will stick their tongue out or spit. This is their natural way of expressing displeasure!